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13032 80th Avenue South, Seattle 88, Washington, Phone OLive 8875 
GROWER AND IMPORTER OF HARDY PERENNIALA 
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New varieties imported from England. Many of them Award of Merit winners ire | 
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The color range has been marvelously extended in recent years, including deli- 
cate pinks, clear reds, white, lavender and near to blue. Also too has the size of the — 
blooms, which in some varieties may approach 3 inches in diameter. Then there 
are the useful race of dwarfs, 6 to 12 inches in height, ideal for the front of the 
border or rockery. Perennial asters are tremendously popular in England, being 
now one of the most widely grown perennials. Coming into bloom in the autumn 
when flowers are scarce. No garden is complete without them. 
CULTURE. Their culture is very simple. Almost all the Novi-Belgii varieties 
grow vigorously and should be divided drastically every two years into small clumps 
for best results. A good stake is needed for the tall varieties, with ties at intervals 
during growth. The tall types may be kept lower by pinching, which will also make 
them branch out. However, all pinching must be stopped by the middle of July. 
Plant 18 inches to 2 feet apart on the tall varieties. The dwarf types, 12 
inches to 15 inches, 
Price 3 Plants $2.75, 6 Plants $4.75, 12 Plants $8.25, Postage Paid 
All Nova-Belgii varieties except where stated. The following varieties are 
available, strong, well rooted plants, guaranteed to bloom profusely this season. 
WHITE 
ARCTIC. Pure snow white semi-double flowers, 3 feet, September-October. 
BLANDIE. Buds tinged yellow, opening to pure white. Grand for cutting or 
border, 344 feet, September-October. 
WHITE LADY. One of the best whites, dark foliage, very floriferous, large 
flowers, 3 feet, September-October. 
BLUE 
AMETHYST. Rich blue, double at first, 244 to 3 feet, September-October. 
ANITA BALLARD. China blue, incurved petals, very desirable, 3 to 4 feet, 
September-October. 
BLUE GOWN. Rich single blue, lovely long sprays for cutting, 3 feet, Sept.-Oct. 
